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Sorry I have no other means. The #GivingTuesday is over, but @bonfire campaign is in need of support (including boosts all over the world).
https://bonfirenetworks.org
Sorry I have no other means. The #GivingTuesday is over, but @bonfire campaign is in need of support (including boosts all over the world).
https://bonfirenetworks.org
Do you want to help people escape Big Tech and join the open social web? We need help to boost the Bonfire campaign. With #GivingTuesday momentum is on our side, but most people stuck on enshitified platforms only see content from people still active there.
If that's you, pick a template below (or write your own) and post it anywhere you have reach: Facebook (incl groups), LinkedIn, Twitter, email lists, Slack/Discord. Every share brings us closer to an open community‑governed internet. Thanks!
Moving on to decentralized social networks ... last year, I focused primarily on the Fediverse; this year, I'm also including the ATmosphere (although there isn't an ATmosphere logo yet, so I didn't update the image at the top of the post)
Blacksky Algorithms (@atproto_rocks) is creating the intercommunal net, scaling safe communities with shared resources & democratic tools.
Northsky Social is a nonprofit worker-owned cooperative, creating a safer social media experience for 2SLGBTQIA+ people, powered by ATProtocol.
Bonfire Networks ( @bonfire) is creating building blocks for communities on the open social web. You can support Bonfire through their IndieGogo fundraiser.
Conjured Ink ( @conjured_ink) is a collective building a network and community of ecommerce tools that will allow for cheap or even free self-hosting of online shops by anyone, while providing maximal freedom when it comes to payment processors.
Spritely Institute ( @spritely), led by ActivityPub spec co-author @cwebber is building new foundations for the internet: safer, more decentralized and distributed, community-centric tech. See Christine's detailed #GivingTuesday thread for a lot more information.
Black-led fediverse instances like blackqueer.life, diaspora.im, and blacktwitter.io play an important role in the ecosystem – and need support as well
The #MutualAid hashtag on Mastodon and Bluesky is filled with people who rely on giving from their networks– and giving money directly to people in need has a huge impact.
If you're on an instance run by an individual or a coop, like they say, charity begins at home.
#GivingTuesday 2025. (1/4)
"[T]hings are pretty grim here in the USA, and many people and organizations are under huge pressure. If you've got a bit of money to spare, please consider also supporting one or two of these – or similar organizations in your area."
The Nexus of Privacy primarily focuses on decentralized social networks and digital rights, so that'll be the bulk of the list. That said, we live in a society, so I'll start with several non-profits that do crucial work on shoestring budgets.
Gender Justice League is a civil & human rights organization that focuses on elevating the rights of TwoSpirit, Trans, & Gender Diverse (2STGD) communities in Washington State & beyond
Native Organizers Alliance (NOA) taps into the political power of our people, and the wisdom of our ancestors, to drive change in Indian Country.
REBUILD is a Darkness RISING program connecting formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted people of color – including people detained and released by ICE – with culturally competent therapists of color
Palmetto State Abortion Fund is a 100% volunteer run nonprofit that serves South Carolinians seeking abortion care
Moving on to decentralized social networks ... last year, I focused primarily on the Fediverse; this year, I'm also including the ATmosphere (although there isn't an ATmosphere logo yet, so I didn't update the image at the top of the post)
Blacksky Algorithms (@atproto_rocks) is creating the intercommunal net, scaling safe communities with shared resources & democratic tools.
Northsky Social is a nonprofit worker-owned cooperative, creating a safer social media experience for 2SLGBTQIA+ people, powered by ATProtocol.
Bonfire Networks ( @bonfire) is creating building blocks for communities on the open social web. You can support Bonfire through their IndieGogo fundraiser.
Conjured Ink ( @conjured_ink) is a collective building a network and community of ecommerce tools that will allow for cheap or even free self-hosting of online shops by anyone, while providing maximal freedom when it comes to payment processors.
Spritely Institute ( @spritely), led by ActivityPub spec co-author @cwebber is building new foundations for the internet: safer, more decentralized and distributed, community-centric tech. See Christine's detailed #GivingTuesday thread for a lot more information.
Black-led fediverse instances like blackqueer.life, diaspora.im, and blacktwitter.io play an important role in the ecosystem – and need support as well
The #MutualAid hashtag on Mastodon and Bluesky is filled with people who rely on giving from their networks– and giving money directly to people in need has a huge impact.
If you're on an instance run by an individual or a coop, like they say, charity begins at home.
Moving on to decentralized social networks ... last year, I focused primarily on the Fediverse; this year, I'm also including the ATmosphere (although there isn't an ATmosphere logo yet, so I didn't update the image at the top of the post)
Blacksky Algorithms (@atproto_rocks) is creating the intercommunal net, scaling safe communities with shared resources & democratic tools.
Northsky Social is a nonprofit worker-owned cooperative, creating a safer social media experience for 2SLGBTQIA+ people, powered by ATProtocol.
Bonfire Networks ( @bonfire) is creating building blocks for communities on the open social web. You can support Bonfire through their IndieGogo fundraiser.
Conjured Ink ( @conjured_ink) is a collective building a network and community of ecommerce tools that will allow for cheap or even free self-hosting of online shops by anyone, while providing maximal freedom when it comes to payment processors.
Spritely Institute ( @spritely), led by ActivityPub spec co-author @cwebber is building new foundations for the internet: safer, more decentralized and distributed, community-centric tech. See Christine's detailed #GivingTuesday thread for a lot more information.
Black-led fediverse instances like blackqueer.life, diaspora.im, and blacktwitter.io play an important role in the ecosystem – and need support as well
The #MutualAid hashtag on Mastodon and Bluesky is filled with people who rely on giving from their networks– and giving money directly to people in need has a huge impact.
If you're on an instance run by an individual or a coop, like they say, charity begins at home.
#GivingTuesday 2025. (1/4)
"[T]hings are pretty grim here in the USA, and many people and organizations are under huge pressure. If you've got a bit of money to spare, please consider also supporting one or two of these – or similar organizations in your area."
Sciety Discussions is a researcher-led space for open, meaningful conversations about early-stage research. Built with Bonfire; open-source and federated technology, it puts you in control: of who you engage with, how you moderate, and what matters to your community.
Sciety surfaces the discussions as part of the preprint history, ensuring your contributions to preprint dialogue are discoverable and part of a growing ecosystem that values openness, transparency, and researcher voice.
